Monsoon Amp - Convertible
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Monsoon Amp - Convertible I have read all the threads on the Monsoon system, and believe I understand it... for the most part. However, there are a few questions.
A little background - I bought an 02 TA WS6 convertible at the end of the summer (finally got the toy I've wanted for years), and it is just shy of perfect. However, I'm not thrilled with the sound (I'm a tone snob - as a hobby I run a PA system for bands), and want a system I can enjoy, but don't have to have neighborhood thumping bass.
I have no need to replace the Monsoon amp itself - it doesn't seem to add much distortion. I am replacing the head with a Clarion double din, and will be replacing the speakers (leaning toward a set of Polks, but haven't decided yet).
My understanding in the convertibles is that all signals go through the Monsoon amp, and then are split into high and low outputs for door speakers, and high and low output for the quarter panel coaxials. HOWEVER - nowhere has anybody said whether there is actually a crossover in the amplfier or not. Does anybody actually know? Has anybody actually played with this?
If so, any clue the crossover frequency?
Thanks!
A little background - I bought an 02 TA WS6 convertible at the end of the summer (finally got the toy I've wanted for years), and it is just shy of perfect. However, I'm not thrilled with the sound (I'm a tone snob - as a hobby I run a PA system for bands), and want a system I can enjoy, but don't have to have neighborhood thumping bass.
I have no need to replace the Monsoon amp itself - it doesn't seem to add much distortion. I am replacing the head with a Clarion double din, and will be replacing the speakers (leaning toward a set of Polks, but haven't decided yet).
My understanding in the convertibles is that all signals go through the Monsoon amp, and then are split into high and low outputs for door speakers, and high and low output for the quarter panel coaxials. HOWEVER - nowhere has anybody said whether there is actually a crossover in the amplfier or not. Does anybody actually know? Has anybody actually played with this?
If so, any clue the crossover frequency?
Thanks!
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Thank you for your reply. I read that thready thoroughly. I don't agree with EVERYTHING it said, as some parts conflicted a bit with the Monsoon FAQ sticky on this page, and on the thread I found with the schematics of the different methods (matched perfectly with the Monsoon FAQ thread).
However, I still found nothing about whether an actual crossover occurs in the amps, or if it simply splits and amplifies the signals.
I really don't have a great desire to jerk the amp and analyze it with an RTA if it isn't necessary, and somebody else has already done it.
If it hasn't happened, though, I will do so.
Thanks again!
However, I still found nothing about whether an actual crossover occurs in the amps, or if it simply splits and amplifies the signals.
I really don't have a great desire to jerk the amp and analyze it with an RTA if it isn't necessary, and somebody else has already done it.
If it hasn't happened, though, I will do so.
Thanks again!
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I haven't jerked it yet. The car is put away for the winter, and isn't convenient to get to right now. With Christmas coming up, it will probably take some time before I can sit down with a scope and see what is there.
As soon as I test it, I will post what I find.
As soon as I test it, I will post what I find.
